Our tennis program is excited to share some of the incredible progress happening on and off the court. From our brand-new outdoor courts, an updated scoreboard with windscreens, and access to indoor courts at Hughes, these enhancements are elevating our student-athlete experience. We are also fortunate to now have a full-time assistant coach and a graduate assistant supporting our teams.
This momentum is already showing results. The women’s team enters the season as defending MIAA champions, while the men’s team finished second in the MIAA North, highlighted by an individual All-American performance. We are proud to have earned 1,289 match wins since 1985, along with 30 MIAA championships and 45 NCAA National Tournament appearances. Our competitive schedule is one of the strongest in the region, including tournaments in Oklahoma, South Dakota, Kansas, and—we hope—Rome, Georgia for Nationals. We are also excited to welcome 18 new student-athletes, with more recruits expected in January.
As we continue building on this success, we need your support. We are seeking support for essential program needs such as new backpacks, apparel, shoes, tennis balls, strings, and grips. Additionally, we hope to secure new rollers to dry and better maintain our new courts.
Every gift, no matter the size, directly impacts our athletes by providing the tools they need to compete at the highest level while representing our program with pride. We invite you to join us in supporting the next chapter of success for Bearcat Tennis – your contribution makes the difference.
-Mark Rosewell, Head Coach
